Explosive performance lands Isaiah Crowell in franchise record books

Isaiah Crowell has only been with the Jets for a couple of months, but he already has a franchise record to his name.

After being shut down by the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4, Crowell put it all together against the Denver Broncos in Week 5. He ran for 219 yards on only 15 carries, breaking New York’s single-game franchise rushing record. The previous record was held by Thomas Jones, who rushed for 210 yards in 2009 against the Buffalo Bills.

Fellow running back Bilal Powell had an impressive performance against Denver in his own right, but it was Crowell who stole the show. His combination of size and speed was too much for the Broncos to handle, as he routinely had his way with Denver defenders in the second level.

Crowell could not have turned in a record-setting performance without a little help, though. New York’s offensive line was on point throughout the afternoon, giving Crowell holes to run through on seemingly every play.

Offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates was able to utilize the ground game in Week 5 more than previous weeks thanks to the way Crowell was running the ball. With Crowell thriving, New York’s offense takes on a completely different life. The play-action passing game becomes a viable option for Bates and with a rookie quarterback under center, a strong rushing attack is always a plus.

The next step for Crowell is to consistently put together these kinds of performances. The Jets are not going to ask him for 200 yards every week, but if Crowell can put together a string of games where he runs for 80-100 yards or more, New York’s offense will be in good shape moving forward.

For now, though, Crowell will have a day or two to bask in the glory of his historic performance.

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